Architectural Indoor Analysis: A Holistic Approach to Understand the Relation of Higher Education Classrooms and Academic Performance [PDF]
, 2019 The influence of learning space on users has been broadly accepted and tested. However, the literature has focused on single factor research, instead of holistic approaches.
Amado Lorenzo, Antonio +2 more
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Mandarin Singing Voice Synthesis with Denoising Diffusion Probabilistic Wasserstein GAN [PDF]
arXiv, 2022 Singing voice synthesis (SVS) is the computer production of a human-like singing voice from given musical scores. To accomplish end-to-end SVS effectively and efficiently, this work adopts the acoustic model-neural vocoder architecture established for high-quality speech and singing voice synthesis. Specifically, this work aims to pursue a higher level
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Frontiers in Physics, 2022 We report the numerical and experimental realization of a type of ultrathin planar wall with low-frequency dual-band sound absorption. The proposed planar wall is constructed by a periodic subwavelength unit cell (with a thickness of λ/19) which consists
Yu-wei Xu +10 more
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The Potential of Focusing Acoustic Retroreflectors for Architectural Surface Treatment
Applied Sciences, 2023 How much sound can a building surface reflect to a source, the location of which is not exactly known? This paper considers this question particularly for a planar surface acting as an array of retroreflectors, or of focusing retroreflectors.
Densil Cabrera +3 more
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The Power of Acoustical Architecture: Understanding How Acoustics Encourage the Participation of Communal Singing Through the Making of a Sacred Space [PDF]
, 2018 This thesis will explore the way architectural acoustic designs can encourage congregational participation and singing, to touch people emotionally and spiritually, and inspire community, to better enhance the worship experience.
Sinden-Redding, Emily
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Sound insulation properties of materials and methods used in civil engineering [PDF]
E3S Web of ConferencesThe issue of sound insulation in enclosing structures continues to be extremely prevalent in both newly constructed and exploited buildings. Standard fencing solutions frequently employ contemporary wall materials without the additional sound insulation ...
Yerzatova Merey +4 more
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Digital Soundscape of the Roman Theatre of Gubbio: Acoustic Response from Its Original Shape
Applied Sciences, 2023 The present work deals with the acoustic analysis of the Roman theatre of Gubbio, located in Italy, which has already been the subject of architectural studies.
Antonella Bevilacqua, Wladek Fuchs
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Small is Beautiful: Scaling Down the Long Center for the Performing Arts in Austin [PDF]
, 2012 This case was prepared for a class discussion rather than to demonstrate either effective or ineffective handling of an administrative situation, and is based on seven interviews with staff, board members, and community leaders involved with the Long ...
Anastasia Kolendo, Peter Frumkin
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ACOUSTIC-TURF: Acoustic-based Privacy-Preserving COVID-19 Contact Tracing [PDF]
arXiv, 2020 In this paper, we propose a new privacy-preserving, automated contact tracing system, ACOUSTIC-TURF, to fight COVID-19 using acoustic signals sent from ubiquitous mobile devices. At a high level, ACOUSTIC-TURF adaptively broadcasts inaudible ultrasonic signals with randomly generated IDs in the vicinity.
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Analysing how constraints impact architectural decision-making [PDF]
, 2015 Architectural design projects are characterised by a high number of constraints. Along with planning, energy performance and fire safety regulations, current designers have to face constraining factors related to budget, acoustics, orientation, wind ...
De Meyer, Ronald +2 more
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